– Incubation Executive

Location: Gurugram, Haryana (On-site)

Experience: 1–2 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About Startup Stairs

Startup Stairs is an NSDC International investee and a DPIIT-recognized seed-stage accelerator committed to supporting startups from idea to scale. We work closely with founders by providing incubation, acceleration, mentorship, investor access, strategic guidance, and ecosystem support to help build scalable businesses.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Incubation Executive to support the planning and execution of startup incubation and accelerator programs. The ideal candidate should have an interest in the startup ecosystem and be passionate about supporting founders, coordinating programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to a robust entrepreneurial community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Coordination

Support the planning and execution of incubation and accelerator programs.

Coordinate program schedules, workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking events.

Ensure smooth coordination between startups, mentors, and internal teams.

Track program timelines and support the achievement of key milestones.

Startup & Founder Engagement

Act as a point of contact for incubated startups and founders.

Support founders with regular follow-ups and program-related requirements.

Conduct startup progress tracking and maintain regular communication.

Identify founder requirements and connect them with relevant mentors, experts, or internal teams.

Assist startups throughout their incubation journey.

Mentor & Ecosystem Coordination

Coordinate with mentors, industry experts, investors, corporates, and ecosystem partners.

Schedule mentoring sessions and ensure smooth communication and follow-ups.

Maintain mentor and stakeholder databases.

Support relationship-building activities with universities, incubators, accelerators, and other ecosystem partners.

Program Operations & Documentation





Manage startup onboarding and program-related documentation.

Maintain accurate records in CRM and internal dashboards.

Track startup progress, program activities, and key performance indicators.

Prepare reports, presentations, meeting notes, and program updates for the management team.

Ensure timely collection and maintenance of required documents and data.

Events & Community Building

Support the organization of bootcamps, masterclasses, workshops, networking events, investor connects, and Demo Days.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders for event execution.

Help build and engage an active founder and startup community.

Coordinate with the marketing team for program promotions, outreach, and communication.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or a related field.

1–2 years of experience in a startup incubator, accelerator, innovation hub, entrepreneurship ecosystem, or program coordination role.

Experience in startup engagement, program coordination, or stakeholder management will be preferred.

Required Skills

Strong coordination and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Basic understanding of the startup ecosystem, business models, and startup lifecycle.

Ability to coordinate with founders, mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Strong documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Experience with CRM or project management tools will be an added advantage.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and self-driven.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with a startup incubator, accelerator, university, entrepreneurship cell, or innovation ecosystem.

Exposure to startup programs, entrepreneurship events, mentoring initiatives, or founder engagement.

MBA or relevant certification in Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, or Startup Management is an added advantage.

📌 Incubation Executive (Gurugram)
🏢 Startup Stairs
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